Welcome Address -> High School Graduation Day

To our ever compassionate and dynamic principal Mam_______________(name of principal) To our

supportive and kind hearted teachers, dear parents, friends, ladies and gentlemen, my fellow
graduates, a warm and productive morning to all.

First of all, let me ask each and every one to lend me your ears. I will be sharing with you some insights
and valuable knowledge and information.

One of the very momentous occasion for every high school student's life is indeed, his graduation day. It
is the altitude of success, the product of countless sweat. and the many sleepless nights of eagerness,
excitement and at the same time, weariness on the preparation for the daily challenges that life has to
offer. It streams not from any other third party sources but it is an achievement that comes from within.
It signifies maturity, the ability to cross multitudes of obstacles and reach a goal of unparalleled
possibility.

It is in this moment that a long, tiresome journey of stressful studies, difficult projects, bothersome
homework, uncomfortable atmosphere, and high school drama culminates into one big fruit of
crossroad. It is a crossroad that marked a milestone of success- a milestone of immense growth and
changes.
And for this reason, we have come to this very day in this meaningful place as graduates, waiting on the
confirmation to be recognized as equipped graduate whose knowledge and experiences made him
responsible and well-capable enough of making it into the next ladder of education.

The knowledge embedded on us through years in this institution, is sufficiently enough for us to be
equipped with weapons that will help us defend ourselves from the challenges. It gives us something to
work with to prepare us in becoming the pillars of tomorrow. That's right.

If the knowledge we acquired is used accurately, we can establish changes that would ultimately serve
to unite the interwoven strings of fate into a melodic performance to achieve that bright shining future
that most of our ancestors has dreamed but failed to achieve.

But of course, we must realize now, that this graduation day of ours, is nothing but a mere bump in the
road. It is a simple pause, a reminder so to say. It is a reminder that in our pursuit for knowledge and
self-empowerment, now is the time to think collectively-- and reflect of what we have achieved. Now is
the time for bigger decisions and now is the time for independence- independence from self-imposed
limitations and irrational fears that will surely pave the way for a straighter road amidst life's unpleasant
turbulent and chaotic nature.

We have big plans and ambitious desires, we have to admit that. But don't think even for a moment that
just because we have graduated today, that we are already fully prepared. No my dear friends. As I said,
this day is nothing but a bump on the road, a simple reminder. The pursuit for knowledge is a lifelong
process- a never ending pursuit of enlightenment. Do remember, that what we have acquired in our
high school lives are nothing but basic necessities and it is up to us to improve, to formulate our own
strategic plans and to pursue even higher learning.

We must therefore quest for more knowledge. This graduation day that is still to come is nothing but a
bump on the road. It is a simple diversion that calls for our attention. And we must treat it as one. And
avoid the danger of falling for the trap of contentment.

And that is why in this graduation day, it is the highest and most honourable time to rejoice. For this not
only mark our qualifications and maturity as students but it equally imprints an indelible mark of
adulthood into the very core of our being. It is a confirmation that we are qualified to conquer bigger
arenas and to pursue greater ambitions.

Thus I say so my dear fellow graduates, let us not stop gaining knowledge. If we have done all that we
could in high school, let us further our study by putting even more effort into our own chosen paths. For
our knowledge is yet to grow into true maturity.

But for now, let us sit back, think and reflect. As we go on with our graduation rites today, it is time to
gather all that we have learned and think about them. And celebrate for all our efforts in making it into
this level. Assuredly, we would not have a great accomplishment such as this without the wits, the
power, the strength, the brains and the dedication that would usher us into further development. So for
now, let us congratulate ourselves. And as we enter a bigger field ahead, whether you choose to
proceed to college or start building your own life right away, it's all the same and for all of us, I would
like to say

Good Luck, Good Luck, Good Luck, and C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S